- Cf. OF. pleiger to give security. See Pledgen.
- To deposit, as a chattel, in pledge or pawn; to leave in possession of another as security; as, to pledge one's watch.
- To give or pass as a security; to guarantee; to engage; to plight; as, to pledge one's word and honor.We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.
- To secure performance of, as by a pledge.ObsTo pledge my vow, I give my hand.
- To bind or engage by promise or declaration; to engage solemnly; as, to pledge one's self.
- To invite another to drink, by drinking of the cup first, and then handing it to him, as a pledge of good will; hence, to drink the health of; to toast.Pledge me, my friend, and drink till thou be'st wise.
